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  What fruit are you?

  Date: 27.01.2012 | Response: 0

  Did you know that the fruit you choose may reveal secrets about your personality? By choosing the cool kiwi over the mighty mango, you may be unwittingly revealing aspects of your true self. To find out what your favourite fruit could divulge about you, check the list below:

   

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  Fruity Geography

  Date: 13.01.2012 | Response: 0

  Here in Australia we love our fruit.  We are blessed with some of the best produce in the world.  And, we are not fruit snobs, we are as passionate about a crunchy apple as we are about a ripe, delicious mango or a handful of ruby coloured cherries.  However, in other parts of the world, our favourite fruits don’t even rank in their top picks.

   

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  After-Lunch Distress: Is It Food Poisoning?

  Date: 30.08.2011 | Response: 0

  We’ve all been there: what starts out as a few grumbles and rumbles of complaint from your belly after a pleasant midday meal soon erupts into a firestorm of gastrointestinal agony. Although you suspect that the culprit may have been the too-spicy curry or the greasy plate of fish and potatoes, you’re not certain. Here’s what to do if you think you might be suffering from food poisoning.  

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  Caffeine in the Workplace: How Much is Too Much?

  Date: 16.07.2010 | Response: 0

  

  If you rely on a cup or three of coffee to kick your workday into high gear, you’re definitely not alone. Researchers at the University of New South Wales’ National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) recently found that the average Australian consumes four cups of coffee a day, ranking it as the nation’s ‘top addiction’.

   

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  Healthier Workplace Meals: Five Simple and Nourishing Lunch Ideas

  Date: 25.06.2010 | Response: 0

  With all of the delicious but not exactly health-conscious choices on the menus of fast-food and takeout establishments, it’s no surprise that studies have discovered a correlation between the number of times that adults eat outside of the home in an average week and their likelihood of being overweight.  Although there’s absolutely nothing wrong with treating yourself to a nice restaurant meal with your colleagues from time to time, the challenge lies in striking a healthy balance.

   

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  Boost Cognitive Performance at Work with These ‘Smart Foods’

  Date: 26.05.2010 | Response: 0

  Many office workers rely on morning coffee or a sweet treat in the afternoon to allay fatigue and stay on track. But according to several recent studies, you don’t have to revert to the vending machine to retain your focus and mental clarity. You can maintain a healthy diet and optimize your thinking ability by choosing foods that researchers have identified as having properties that boost cognitive function.

   

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  Hydrate for Wellbeing in the Workplace – and Beyond

  Date: 14.05.2010 | Response: 5

  The human body is composed of nearly 70% water. Your cells, your blood, your organs, and even your level of cognitive function are all dependent on a constant supply of fresh drinking water. Ironically, even in an age of unparalleled access to safe, clean water, many Australians don’t get enough of this life-giving elixir – experts estimate that as much as half of the adult population experiences mild dehydration on a regular basis.